The Northern Forum Partner Network
Business Partners
Supporting sustainable development in the North
Throughout the history of the Northern Forum, the number of business partners has varied considerably. Representatives of the business community apply for the status of Northern Forum member based on their interest in receiving certain assistance and benefits from participation in Northern Forum activities. Accordingly, the duration of maintaining the status of a business partner depends entirely on the tasks that a company or organization needs to solve in a certain period of time. This is an absolutely regular process that allows the Northern Forum in general to assist in the development of a significant number of organizations.
Current Business Partners
Academy of the Northern Forum
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
JSCB Almazergienbank JSC
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Nord Power LLC - Urdel Active Recreation Park
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Arctic Portal
Akureyri, Iceland
High North Center for Business and Governance
Nord University Business School, Norway
Arktika Company LLC
Alaska, USA
KIERGE LLC
Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
Expert Center - Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA)
Moscow, Russia
Academy of the Northern Forum
The Academy of the Northern Forum is an association for the promotion of the development of the Northern territories. The Academy of the Northern Forum was initiated by the scientific community of Northern Norway and approved by Resolution No.24 of the Board of Governors as a project of the Northern Forum. In 2002, the Academy was legally registered in Yakutsk in accordance with Resolution No.101 of the Northern Forum Executive Committee.
Since its establishment, the Academy has been continuously contributing to the Northern Forum activities in various directions, developing international projects and organizing events in different regions and countries. Since 2012, it has been the main Secretariat of the Northern Forum. Thus, the Academy has become the foundation of the Northern Forum's day-to-day activities, while maintaining its status of a business partner. The President of the Academy is also the Executive Director of the Northern Forum.
Arctic Portal
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About Arctic Portal
Providing access to news, data, information and organizations across the Arctic, facilitating information sharing and cooperation between public and private parties, carrying out Arctic-related outreach and communication.
Consulting and providing web presence to numerous institutions and projects of Arctic importance and maintaining highly active social media outreach channels.
Organizer of multiple international events and active participation in international organizations, networks and projects of highest Arctic and Global importance.
Co-Leading the project initiation and the outreach and science communication for the China-Iceland Arctic Observatory – www.karholl.is
Developer and host of the Arctic Data Interface, the central database for the Arctic, designing a methodology, producing and facilitating an interoperable and scalable interfacing technology for our customers on demand.
The portal is based in Akureyri, Iceland, registered as an SME but managed as a non-profitable organization under an international board of advisory directors.
Contacts
Akureyri, Iceland
ArKtiKa Company LLC
Consulting & Advising Company
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About the Company
ArKtiKa Company LLC is a professional consulting and advising company specializing in Arctic development and northern territories cooperation.
Contacts
🇺🇸 Alaska, USA
Arctic Consulting
Expertise
Our Services
Consulting Services
Professional consulting for Arctic business development and northern territories cooperation
Advisory Services
Expert advice on Arctic projects, international cooperation and strategic planning
International Experience
Arctic Specialization
Partnership Approach
Based in Alaska, USA
Strategically located in Alaska to serve Arctic and northern regions with professional consulting and advisory services
Expert Center - Project Office for Arctic Development
PORA
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
Organization Overview
The Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Expert Center - Project Office for Arctic Development (PORA)" is a leading Russian expert and analytical center on Arctic issues, serving as an expert and communication platform for developing constructive solutions and initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of the region.
The strategic priority of PORA Expert Center is the development of international cooperation with expert-analytical centers, as well as organizations and companies engaged in scientific, educational, industrial, and transport activities in the Arctic.
PORA Expert Center was founded in 2017. The head office is located in Moscow. The organization's representatives work in 11 Arctic regions of Russia.
Partnership Opportunities
- ✓ Analytics and research, including sociological studies
- ✓ GR-consulting
- ✓ Strategy development, strategic audit
- ✓ PR-consulting and media projects
- ✓ Event organization, strategic sessions, and round tables
- ✓ Educational activities
- ✓ Industrial and economic ratings and indices
- ✓ Turn-key project development and implementation
Key Achievements
Polar Index
Russia's authoritative rating for sustainable development of Arctic companies
Arctic School Project
20+ events annually, engaging over 1,000 schoolchildren
400+ Grants Awarded
Over 30 million rubles for Arctic development projects
Polar Bear Center
Environmental education center in Norilsk with 5 Arctic branches
Maxim Dankin
Director General of PORA Expert Center
Economist, specialist in regional development (spatial planning, development of transport and energy infrastructure, socio-economic development of territories). Has many years of work experience in government bodies on regional development issues; from 2022-2024, he headed the Department for the Development of the Russian Arctic Zone and Implementation of Infrastructure Projects at the Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.
Participated in the preparation of strategic planning documents including the "Strategy for the Development of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation and Ensuring National Security until 2035". Was awarded a Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation.
PORA in Mass Media
Contact Information
Central Office
Address:
Koroviy Val St., 7, Building 1
Moscow, 119049, Russia
Phone: +7 (925) 050-33-77
Website: porarctic.ru
Information Portals:
Hokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center
HIECC
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About HIECC
The Northern Regions Center, currently HIECC (Hokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center), was established to actively promote the economy, culture and academic exchange between Hokkaido and other northern areas and to facilitate appropriate exchanges with other regions. By so doing, it aimed to contribute to the country's economic, cultural and academic development, as well as the development and prosperity of northern regions in general.
Following its transition into HIECC, the organization has been committed to taking a more active role as the base for comprehensive, international exchange in Hokkaido, which aims to further develop Hokkaido, by creating affluent and vibrant local communities, through global exchange and cooperation.
Contacts
Hokkaido Government Annex Bldg.
West 7, North 3, Chuo-ku
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
060-0003
+81 (11) 221-7840
+81 (11) 221-7845
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Japan
Key Focus Areas
Economic Exchange
Business and trade development
Cultural Exchange
Cultural programs and cooperation
Academic Exchange
Scientific and educational cooperation
International Cooperation
Promoting comprehensive international exchange in Hokkaido and creating affluent, vibrant local communities through global cooperation with northern regions
JSB Almazergienbank
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About the Bank
Joint-Stock Bank Almazergienbank (JSB Almazergienbank) is the only regional bank in Yakutia with branches in Khabarovsk and Vladivostok. For 30 years JSB Almazergienbank has been providing quality banking products and services in the North-East of the country.
JSB Almazergienbank pays special attention to improving the welfare of the population in the areas where it operates. In the long term, the Bank is ready to expand its operations in new regions of the North.
At the new stage of development, the Bank is introducing the principles of sustainable development into its work. We are aware of the direct and indirect impact of our activities on the environment and social sphere, so we make significant efforts to promote the sustainable development agenda among customers, partners and businesses in the region through expert events.
Contacts
677000, Russian Federation
Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Yakutsk, Lenin Avenue, 1
Official logo position
Kierge Jewelry House
KIERGE LLC
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About Kierge
Kierge Jewelry House is one of the oldest jewelry brands in Yakutia. The history of its craftsmanship began in the 1970s, when a jewelry workshop was opened at PK Yakutrenbyttechnuja.
On July 22, 1993, it was transformed into Kierge Jewelry House, and in December 1998, it received the status of a limited liability company.
For decades, Kierge has been providing high-quality jewelry and services, caring for the well-being of the population. Kierge is currently the largest jewelry company in Yakutia in the field of consumer services. We recognize our direct and indirect involvement in the development of the Arctic region and are making significant efforts to promote the sustainable development agenda among customers, partners, and business.
Contacts
677000, Russian Federation
Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Yakutsk, Lenin Avenue, 9/2
Premium Jewelry
Craftsmanship
Our Commitment
Quality & Craftsmanship
High-quality jewelry and services for decades
Sustainable Development
Committed to Arctic region development and sustainability
Urdel Active Recreation Park
Nord Power LLC
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About the Park
The year-round park "Urdel" is an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities and nature, where you can spend time with your family and loved ones not far from the city of Yakutsk.
Contacts
Park Features
Nature & Outdoor
Beautiful natural surroundings near Yakutsk
Family Friendly
Perfect for spending time with family
Year-Round
Active recreation in all seasons
Location
📍 Yakutsk, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia
High North Center for Business and Governance
Nord University Business School
Official Business Partner of the Northern Forum
About the Center
The High North Center for Business and Governance is an international center for research, education and communication, connected to societal and business development in the Arctic.
О центре
Центр Бизнеса и Управления на Крайнем Севере при Бизнес-школе Университета Норд - это международный центр исследований, образования и коммуникации, связанный с развитием общества и бизнеса в Арктике.
Key Focus Areas
Research
Arctic business and governance research
Education
Academic programs and training
Communication
Knowledge sharing and networking
Location
🇳🇴 Bodø, Norway
